Calotropis gigantea Fiber-Based Non-Woven Sheets with Enhanced UV Resistance for Automotive Interior
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The UV characteristics of Calotropis gigantea Fiber-reinforced non-woven composites for automobile parts are examined in this work. Researchers have looked at the possibility of using Calotropis gigantea, a naturally occurring fibre obtained from plants, to produce sustainable materials. Using Calotropis gigantea fibre to produce a UV-enriched non-woven material is the aim of this study. A needle-punching process was used to create the composites, and their chemical and physical characteristics were described. After the non-woven material was made using a spun bonding technique and combined with low melting polyester, its properties were evaluated. The composites' tolerance to UV light was assessed. The findings demonstrated that the composites had outstanding UV resistance and that their characteristics little changed when exposed to UV light. A homogeneous distribution of fibres and strong interfacial adhesion between the fibres and matrix were found by the morphological investigation. Potential uses for the created composites include automobile parts.
Author: V. Christy Prasanna
Institution: PSG College of Arts & Science
Language: English
Subfield: Polymers and Plastics
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409538810